Krakow

Penderecki's album triumphs in Cannes

Friday, February 8, 2008

The album "Capriccio" which features performances of works by Polish composer, Krzysztof Penderecki has won a prize at the annual Midem Classical award ceremony held in the sumptuous Debussy Theatre of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.

Flamingo Hostel wins int'l award

Friday, February 8, 2008

Krakow's own Flamingo Hostel recently won the "Best Hostel of 2007" award at Hostelworld.com's 6th Annual Awards ceremony. I was privileged to be invited to enjoy their homemade cake and talk with the hostel's owner, Mr. Pawel Wawro.

"Harry Potter Choir" to perform in Mariacki

Friday, February 8, 2008

The world-renowned London Oratory School "Schola" choir will be visiting Krakow next week to perform music for the Wielki Post ("Great Fast"), the 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter.

Krakow celebrates "Fat Thursday" holiday

Friday, February 8, 2008

The Polish doughnut, also known as the "paczek," is not to be taken lightly in terms of caloric intake, or its significance for Catholics on Fat Thursday.

It's big money: Cash from earnings comes home

Friday, February 1, 2008

Polish citizens working abroad are sending billions of pounds in earnings back home every year. According to the Polish Central Bank, Poles throughout Europe sent 3 bln pounds to Poland in 2007. An estimated 1.8 bln pounds came from the UK.

City wants SMS traffic jam updates

Friday, February 1, 2008

The City Council, which has long battled the problem, believes communication through SMS about traffic jams and street repairs will help drivers avoid problems. The system is expected to be simple.

Malopolska swamped by domestic and international tourists alike

Friday, February 1, 2008

The number of tourists coming to Krakow and the Malopolska region jumped a whopping 41 percent in 2007, according to IPSOS Poland, a company located in Warsaw that specializes in marketing and advertising research, consumer loyalty and satisfaction studies, and opinion polls.

Wizzair launches new Poznan base

Friday, February 1, 2008

Together with the new base the company also is opening four new routes from Poznan - to Oslo, Norway; Malmo, Sweden; Doncaster, England, and Glasgow, Scotland. Until today (Jan. 31) one could fly from Poznan with Wizzair only to Dortmund, Germany, and to London.

Scotia Gilroy on open mic for musicians at Cafe Szafe

Friday, February 1, 2008

The Krakow Post: How long has the open mic existed?

Wawel Royal Castle presents exciting plans for 2008-2009

Friday, February 1, 2008

After its many achievements last year, the Museum Council of the Wawel Royal Castle intends to continue its success in 2008 with further exhibitions, conservation projects, and traditional events.